Margrave Of The Marshes: Amazon.it: Alexandra Ravenscroft, Florence Ravenscroft, John Peel, John Ravenscroft, Sheila Ravenscroft, Thomas Ravenscroft, William Ravenscroft: Libri in altre lingue 5.0 su 5 stelle Gone But Not Forgotten 26 luglio 2013 Di Simon Mac - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina flessibile Acquisto verificato And John Peel's Margrave Of The Marshes has only 3 reviews on Amazon ? It is a remarkable book, unlike any autobiography that I've read before and made all the more extraordinary by the circumstances. Apparently, a record one million pound advance was paid by the publisher before John Peel set pen to paper. And then he upped and died on us, way before his time and before he could complete the last two thirds of the story. Most extraordinary is that the narrative, after John leaves us, switches from him to his wife in an almost seamless manner leaving the reader to wonder who had the most light hidden under the bushel. Recommended without reservation. If you grew up in England during the seventies or eighties, this is an essential documentary of those times.

3 di 3 persone hanno trovato utile la seguente recensione 5.0 su 5 stelle John Peel - world's greatest DJ and a jolly good storyteller 1 febbraio 2006 Di siliconvalleyguy - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina rigida Intro: Any DJ who can survive the axe at the BBC Radio One station in England for almost 40 years, has to be England's, if not the world's, greatest DJ ever! John is credited with introducing an amazing array of artists to the British public - Captain Beefheart, Faces, White Stripes, all got their first UK airplay on his show. He died of a heart attack at age 65 while on holiday in Peru in October 2004. His Peel Sessions are best selling CD compilations of live shows, sometimes recorded at his country home in Suffolk. So here's a book, part autobiography and part biography - the first half written by John himself and the second by John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, all this being because John died as he was midway through writing the book.

And for us readers, in a sad way, this is a good deal since we get to hear from John and also from his wife who seems to have a similar "Peelian" sense of humour. If John had lived to finish the book, I'm sure we would not have been treated to his wife's detailed and witty observations. Myself, I grew up in the north of England in the fifties and sixties and used to faithfully tape (on an old cheap 2 track tape recorder) entire John Peel Top Gear shows and then listen to them over and over during the week as I slugged away at teenage homework. He was the voice in the wilderness to us starved music junkies looking for "underground" and alternative music to counteract the bland pop music of the day. Even if you have no idea who John Peel is, this book can stand alone as a great introduction to English life - public schools (a.k.a. private schools here in America), British Army life, the BBC, English countryside living and John's beloved Liverpool Football club. Not to mention lots of good music references. Read the book and celebrate the life!

(and don't forget to play some music, drink a glass of red wine and sing-a-long!) Margrave Of The Marshes: Amazon.co.uk: John Peel, John Ravenscroft, Alexandra Ravenscroft, Florence Ravenscroft, Sheila Ravenscroft, Thomas Ravenscroft, William Ravenscroft: 9780593052525: Books Margrave Of The Marshes Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Paperback Â£19.99 Amazon Prime Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Product details Publisher: Bantam Press; First Edition 2nd Impression edition (17 Oct.

2005) Language: English Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 4.1 x 23.4 cm Average Customer Review: Review '... An honest and intelligent book.' -- Independent '... Tender and acute ... underlines the one truth that Peel understood better than anyone ... [what] really mattered was the music.' -- Independent on Sunday 'An engaging portrait of a shy, loving and complex man ... whose passion for music never dimmed ...' -- Daily Express 'As with the man himself ... there's the surprising, the cosy ... and the fascinating.' -- GQ 'It's like listening to the story of a much missed friend ...' -- Radio Times Book Description By Johnentwistlespout VINE VOICE on 3 Oct. 2006 Format: Paperback Peel had been planning this book for several years but alas begun writing it too late - he died half way through. Fortunately Sheila "Pig" was so close to her husband that she has no problem whatsoever completing it in a way that is still incredibly satisfying; she seems to have shared many of his friends and experiences so very little is lost to the world.

It also helps that Peel left a brief synopsis of what he saw the book including in the form of a letter to his publisher (included in the appendix), almost everything he wanted to incorporate is here - it's just a pity that the second half of the book doesn't feature the dry humour that was unique to the great man, I would have loved the have read his thoughts on some later events. What Sheila does give us is a clear depiction of a man completely in love with music and life, it is fascinating to read about his approach to listening to demos and the organisation of his shows (like so many people out there I was involved in a band who got played on Peels show and was over the moon to receive a note from him - I now have the added bonus of being able to picture how the great event happened!). It's a fairly large book this, but then John Peel was a larger than life character so that's no surprise, what is a surprise is how much he gives us in the way of personal thoughts and extremely difficult and shocking events in his life. This is a truly affecting autobiography and a million miles away from the glossy, self congratulatory rubbish that almost every other "celebrity" churns out.

After reading this fantastic book I deeply regretted not having listened to John Peels shows more and above all I was simply left wishing that he was still around. What a disaster for music his death was but thankgod we have this to remember him by. Margrave of the Marshes: Amazon.co.uk: John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft: 9781856868402: Books Margrave of the Marshes Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. Customers also viewed these available items Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App .

Product details Publisher: Random House Audiobooks (17 Oct. 2005) Language: English Review '... An honest and intelligent book.' -- Independent '... Tender and acute ... underlines the one truth that Peel understood better than anyone ... [what] really mattered was the music.' -- Independent on Sunday 'An engaging portrait of a shy, loving and complex man ... whose passion for music never dimmed ...' -- Daily Express 'As with the man himself ... there's the surprising, the cosy ... and the fascinating.' -- GQ 'It's like listening to the story of a much missed friend ...' -- Radio Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description The autobiography of a legend, completed by the woman who knew him best --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. By Johnentwistlespout VINE VOICE on 3 Oct. 2006 Format: Paperback Peel had been planning this book for several years but alas begun writing it too late - he died half way through.

Fortunately Sheila "Pig" was so close to her husband that she has no problem whatsoever completing it in a way that is still incredibly satisfying; she seems to have shared many of his friends and experiences so very little is lost to the world. It also helps that Peel left a brief synopsis of what he saw the book including in the form of a letter to his publisher (included in the appendix), almost everything he wanted to incorporate is here - it's just a pity that the second half of the book doesn't feature the dry humour that was unique to the great man, I would have loved the have read his thoughts on some later events. What Sheila does give us is a clear depiction of a man completely in love with music and life, it is fascinating to read about his approach to listening to demos and the organisation of his shows (like so many people out there I was involved in a band who got played on Peels show and was over the moon to receive a note from him - I now have the added bonus of being able to picture how the great event happened!).

It's a fairly large book this, but then John Peel was a larger than life character so that's no surprise, what is a surprise is how much he gives us in the way of personal thoughts and extremely difficult and shocking events in his life. This is a truly affecting autobiography and a million miles away from the glossy, self congratulatory rubbish that almost every other "celebrity" churns out. After reading this fantastic book I deeply regretted not having listened to John Peels shows more and above all I was simply left wishing that he was still around. What a disaster for music his death was but thankgod we have this to remember him by. Reference - Peelacres.co.uk Peelacres.co.uk Publication Date: 3 July 2006 Through nigh-on forty years of laconic brilliance on Radio 1, a musical taste which defined a culture and his wildly popular Radio 4 show, Home Truths, John Peel reached out to an audience that was as diverse as his record collection. He was a genuinely great Briton, beloved by millions. John's unique voice and sensibility were evident in everything he did, and nowhere is that more true than in these pages.

Margrave of the Marshes is the astonishing book John Peel began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. It is a unique and intimate portrait of a life, a marriage and a family which is every bit as extraordinary as the man himself - a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend. Publication Date: 21 May 2009 John Peel is best known for his four decades of radio broadcasting. His Radio 1 shows shaped the taste of successive generations of music lovers. His Radio 4 show, Home Truths, became required listening for millions. But all the while, Peel was also tapping away on his beloved Olivetti typewriter, creating copy for an array of patient editors. He wrote articles, columns and reviews for newspapers and magazines as diverse as The Listener, Oz, Gandalf's Garden, Sounds, the Observer, the Independent and Radio Times. Now for the first time, the best of these writings have been brought together - selected by his wife, Sheila, and his four children.

Music, of course, is a central and recurring theme, and he writes on music in all its forms, from Tubular Bells to Berlin punk to Madonna. Here you can read John Peel on everything from the perils of shaving to the embarrassments of virginity, and from the strange joy of Eurovision to the horror of being sick in trains. At every stage, the writing is laced with John's brilliantly acute observations on the minutiae of everyday life. This endlessly entertaining book is essential reading for Peel fans and a reminder of just why he remains a truly great Briton. Publication Date: 4 Oct 2007 This is a story of teenage dreams, which, as any Peel fan knows, are hard to beat. Between 1967 and 2004 John Peel picked over 2000 bands to come and record over 4000 sessions to be played on his radio show. Many were young and had never been in a recording studio before, for some it was the start of an illustrious career, for others it was the only recognition their musical talent ever got.

For over 35 years the cream of British musical talent made the journey to the BBC's studio in Maida Vale, from Pink Floyd to Pulp, the Small Faces to the Smiths. And because John Peel was so respected his sessions took on a legendary status - they were a rite of passage that every new band wanted to go through. Unfettered by commerical pressure the Peel Sessions were a unique British institution - an archive of music that reflects one man's passion for finding and encouraging new music. Includes a full sessionography listing songs, band members and broadcast dates. Jarvis Cocker writing about his first Peel Session aged 18 (Wayne the drummer was 15): 'We travelled down to Maida Vale in a van driven by a very strange man we'd contacted via a card pinned to the Virgin record shop noticeboard. We'd had to borrow lots of equipment from a band called The Naughtiest Girl Was a Monitor 'cause we didn't have enough stuff of our own. The session was to be produced by Dale Griffin, who used to be the drummer in Mott the Hoople; I seem to remember that he was wearing cowboy boots.

I think the crisis point came when Wayne was attempting to get a home-made synth-drum to work that a friend of his at school had made out of a rubber burglar-alarm mat and an old electronic calculator - Dale Griffin looked at this 15-year-old kid crouching on the floor bashing what looked like a doormat with some wires coming out of it and just put his head in his hands. But to his credit, the session did get finished and after it, everything else started for me...' Publication Date: 2 Oct 2006 Includes the BBC Radio 4 serialisation of "Margrave of the Marshes", John Peel's part-written autobiography completed by his wife, Sheila Ravenscroft and read by Michael Angelis and Carolyn Pickles, plus a special tribute edition of 'Home Truths' in which Tom Robinson visits Peel Acres to meet John's wife Sheila and their four children. Not many people manage to achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime, and even fewer deserve that status. John Peel was one such, whose contribution to British culture is undeniable. His 40-year career on Radio 1 and Radio 4 reached a huge and diverse audience, and he influenced the musical tastes of millions.

Guaranteed to appeal to all John Peel's many devoted fans, these CDs are a perfect reminder of the genius of a man many regarded as the best DJ ever. Publication Date: 26 Oct 2009 It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the death of John Peel. Hard because, in many ways, it’s as if he’s still with us, so inspiring was the DJ to legions of music lovers in the UK and far, far beyond. The records he played seeped into the minds of young men and women, who years later found that the roots laid by late-night radio sessions had sprouted into magical new musical shapes. To properly cover the breadth and depth of material Peel played on his Radio 1 show over almost 40 years would probably require 400 discs, but this four-CD set at least manages to convey some sense of the man’s eclectic tastes. He wasn’t always right with his recommendations, but at least he gave the bands in question a chance – there aren’t any DJs active today with quite the same ear for both the blissfully sublime and the stupendously bonkers.

Kats Karavan essentially presents four show-style mixes, with selections from the 60s and 70s, the 80s, 90s and 00s. Between certain songs up pops Peel with some words of wisdom, endearingly fumbling his lines occasionally, which does sometimes transport the listener back to those days of listening intently to every tiny detail about this limited-run seven-inch that was, apparently, so very amazing. There are well-known names and many which will be entirely new to many: Traffic and Free appear on the 60s/70s disc, rubbing shoulders with Deaf School and The Fabulous Poodles; on the latest, 00s mix, Bloc Party and Yeah Yeah Yeahs appear alongside Ball Boy and Bearsuit. Though the material is largely of an indie/rock slant, there are tracks from The Orb and Stereolab on the 90s disc, and Aswad on the 60s/70s, showcasing the variety Peel offered.

The most out-there arrangement though is Bong Ra’s frenetic Archie Bunker Disciples, which sounds like a broken Aphex Twin 33 played at 45, backwards, through an over-driven amplifier. Basically like a really angry Prodigy, then. While it was never going to be comprehensive, Kats Karavan does paint a fairly accurate audio portrait of one of the nation’s best-loved radio DJs. One hopes that the surprises contained within its intriguing tracklisting inspire a new generation of investigative listeners to get searching for new, often singularly brilliant sounds. Publication Date: 9 Oct 2006 Throughout his lengthy radio career, John Peel promoted underdogs from almost every genre - folk, prog-rock, reggae and punk to hip-hop, jungle, Madchester and Britpop. Released to coincide with the anniversary of his death in 2004 (12 October has been officially designated John Peel Day in the UK), Right Time, Wrong Speed is a compilation of tracks championed by the legendary jock between 1977 and 1988, focusing on the kind of music his name has become most associated with: punk, post-punk and indie rock.

Kicking off with The Buzzcocks' sprightly "What Do I Get", the first disc leads into a colourful selection of tracks from the likes of Stiff Little Fingers (their classic "Alternative Ulster"), Killing Joke and the Slits. Then there are other indie classics and curios including The Cure's "A Forest", Laurie Anderson's ambient/experimental "O Superman", Jesus & Mary Chain's haunting "Just Like Honey", plus tunes by reggae legends Misty In Roots, reggae-punks The Ruts and long-time Peel fave poet/humorist Ivor Cutler. The second CD moves into the 80s with tracks by Joy Division ("Atmosphere"), The Cocteau Twins ("Musette and Drums"), The Sugarcubes ("Birthday"), Gang Of Four ("Damaged Goods") and Grandmaster Flash's "The Message". A collection of genuine leftfield classics, Right Time, Wrong Speed is also a wonderful insight into the arcane tastes of a genuine -- and sorely missed -- broadcasting legend.

Publication Date: 2 Dec 2002 Taking over from Grooverider, the man behind the decks for Fabriclive Vol.7 is everyone's favourite steam engine-loving sexagenarian, Mr John Peel. After his memorable set at the Fabric club in February, the veteran DJ obviously relished compiling his relentlessly eclectic first mix album. Predictably, The Fall get a look in as do the Undertones with "Teenage Kicks" but as the cult vinyl manipulator flicks from techno to blues, then R&B to reggae via folk and funk, it proves to be a rocky ride well worth the fare. Quite how it all fits in to the dance compilation category is a mystery, but in contrast to the dirge of one-dimensional titles available, Fabric 07 shines bright with a free-form bristling energy that many DJs half Mr Peel's age can only dream of.

Where else would you find MC DET's feisty drum & bass fuelled "Hipsteppin" merging with the gorgeous soulful R&B harmonising of The Velvelettes "Needle in a Haystack" before the Bad Livers serve up a manic, banjo-driven, thigh-slappin' rendition of Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life"? With music culled from deep within the archives, Peel effortlessly transcends genres and decades with carefree abandon. Fabric 07 may well confound the feet but it's sure to rock the soul and warm the heart. Publication Date: 18 Jun 2012 This 3CD box set comes in a limited edition 10 inch square, old fashioned tape box-style packaging with a 28 page booklet. Includes exclusive sleeve notes by Irmin Schmidt and Ian Harrison Publication Date: 31 Oct 2011 EMI in partnership with the BBC are making available for the first time some incredible material from distinguished artists’ BBC Peel Sessions. Movement is the first in a series of Peel Sessions compilations.

It features 41 different artists/songs, covering the hugely musically fertile - and influential - period of 1977 – 1979. From the ‘year zero’ birth of Punk, Movement includes session tracks from such era-defining and esteemed artists, as: Buzzcocks, The Adverts, The Slits, The Skids, Wire, John Cooper Clarke - as well as those who transcended the pub rock scene, and influenced the punk generation, Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury & The Blockheads – and post-punk, electronica-influenced artists such as The Monochrome Set, Magazine, Joy Division, OMD and PiL, and a selection of reggae and Two Tone artists: Steel Pulse, UB40, The Specials, Madness and The Beat.

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Interrumpido EstÃ¡s escuchando una muestra de la ediciÃ³n de audio Audible. 4,8 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas 5 estrellas Tapa dura, 18 oct 2005 — DescripciÃ³n del producto Reseña del editor Despite the number of claims in publishers blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions - whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show Home Truths - this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service.

You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence - rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and the lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend. Biografía del autor John Peel was born the day before the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. His 38-year career as a radio DJ is the stuff of legend and the bands he went on to discover too numerous to mention, though David Bowie, Roxy Music, T Rex, Genesis, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Radiohead and the White Stripes would do as a start. He lived in Suffolk with his wife Sheila and their children William, Thomas, Alexandra and Florence, plus various dogs and cats, until his death in October 2004. No es necesario ningÃºn dispositivo Kindle.

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Amazon Premium: EnvÃ­o 1 dÃ­a GRATIS y mucho mÃ¡s Los clientes Premium disfrutan de EnvÃ­o 1 dÃ­a GRATIS en mÃ¡s de un millÃ³n de productos, Acceso Prioritario a Amazon BuyVIP y Ofertas flash, Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado y acceso a las series Amazon Originals, entre otras pelÃ­culas y series. TodavÃ­a no hay opiniones de clientes en Amazon.es 5 estrellas 4.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas Interesting but not overwhelming 29 de junio de 2013 Por The Big F - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: VersiÃ³n Kindle Compra verificada Perhaps the only thing that I would take issue with if I could meet John Peel is that he died before getting even a third of the way through his autobiography. And in some ways, this book dies with him. Peel was not only a brilliant DJ; he was also a fabulous writer.

Having said that, I am grateful The (so-called) Pig, his wife, finished it for him and gave us new insights to one of the most influential people in rock music. I have no doubt that Sheila Ravenscroft (The Pig) is as wonderful a person as John Peel, but her portion of this biography does come across as someone's wife telling the world about her husband. I don't want that to sound mean (but I know it does already); I grew up musically in the 70s and Peel was the musical equivalent of The Knowledge. He knew every musical avenue and street and even if you thought you were headed in the wrong direction, you always ended up where you wanted to be. Good grief, I even listen to Kevin Coyne for pleasure now. When Peel first played Coyne, I thought one of us had gone mad. This was the guy who introduced me to Montrose and Thin Lizzy's 'The Rocker' while I was under the covers or in the toilet at school. This was a guy I could worship for bringing such awesome sounds into my life, sounds I still live with and which are a part of my life. So the book tells me about the DJ I loved.

I think Sheila should have gotten someone else to do it, but really that's a small price to pay for having any biography of such a musical giant. There's still another book out there waiting to be written; one where all the people who loved John Peel tell their stories, his story. For now, this will have to do. I hope people buy this just so they get to know John Peel. I wish I had. 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas Gone But Not Forgotten 26 de julio de 2013 Por Simon Mac - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda Compra verificada And John Peel's Margrave Of The Marshes has only 3 reviews on Amazon ? It is a remarkable book, unlike any autobiography that I've read before and made all the more extraordinary by the circumstances. Apparently, a record one million pound advance was paid by the publisher before John Peel set pen to paper. And then he upped and died on us, way before his time and before he could complete the last two thirds of the story.

Most extraordinary is that the narrative, after John leaves us, switches from him to his wife in an almost seamless manner leaving the reader to wonder who had the most light hidden under the bushel. Recommended without reservation. If you grew up in England during the seventies or eighties, this is an essential documentary of those times. 3 de 3 personas piensan que la opiniÃ³n es Ãºtil 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas John Peel - world's greatest DJ and a jolly good storyteller 1 de febrero de 2006 Por siliconvalleyguy - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa dura Intro: Any DJ who can survive the axe at the BBC Radio One station in England for almost 40 years, has to be England's, if not the world's, greatest DJ ever! John is credited with introducing an amazing array of artists to the British public - Captain Beefheart, Faces, White Stripes, all got their first UK airplay on his show. He died of a heart attack at age 65 while on holiday in Peru in October 2004.

His Peel Sessions are best selling CD compilations of live shows, sometimes recorded at his country home in Suffolk. So here's a book, part autobiography and part biography - the first half written by John himself and the second by John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, all this being because John died as he was midway through writing the book. And for us readers, in a sad way, this is a good deal since we get to hear from John and also from his wife who seems to have a similar "Peelian" sense of humour. If John had lived to finish the book, I'm sure we would not have been treated to his wife's detailed and witty observations. Myself, I grew up in the north of England in the fifties and sixties and used to faithfully tape (on an old cheap 2 track tape recorder) entire John Peel Top Gear shows and then listen to them over and over during the week as I slugged away at teenage homework. He was the voice in the wilderness to us starved music junkies looking for "underground" and alternative music to counteract the bland pop music of the day.

Even if you have no idea who John Peel is, this book can stand alone as a great introduction to English life - public schools (a.k.a. private schools here in America), British Army life, the BBC, English countryside living and John's beloved Liverpool Football club. Not to mention lots of good music references. Read the book and celebrate the life! (and don't forget to play some music, drink a glass of red wine and sing-a-long!) 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas one of a kind 6 de septiembre de 2007 Por Book Fool - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda How do you even begin to describe the impact John Peel had on the British music scene? He was beyond iconic - there was simply nobody else like him & I very much doubt there ever will be. I shan't write a review here - will simply just use this space to urge everyone to read this book. The second half, written by his wife, Sheila, aka The Pig, is simply unbearably sad to read in parts. I had tears streaming down my face when I read the final pages.

This book is as much of a testament to Peel & Pig as it is about the music. Amazon.fr - Margrave of the Marshes - John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft - Livres 5.0 Ã©toiles sur 5 Gone But Not Forgotten 26 juillet 2013 Par Simon Mac - PubliÃ© sur Amazon.com Format: BrochÃ© Achat vÃ©rifiÃ© And John Peel's Margrave Of The Marshes has only 3 reviews on Amazon ? It is a remarkable book, unlike any autobiography that I've read before and made all the more extraordinary by the circumstances. Apparently, a record one million pound advance was paid by the publisher before John Peel set pen to paper. And then he upped and died on us, way before his time and before he could complete the last two thirds of the story. Most extraordinary is that the narrative, after John leaves us, switches from him to his wife in an almost seamless manner leaving the reader to wonder who had the most light hidden under the bushel. Recommended without reservation. If you grew up in England during the seventies or eighties, this is an essential documentary of those times.

3 internautes sur 3 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile 5.0 Ã©toiles sur 5 John Peel - world's greatest DJ and a jolly good storyteller 1 fÃ©vrier 2006 Par siliconvalleyguy - PubliÃ© sur Amazon.com Format: ReliÃ© Intro: Any DJ who can survive the axe at the BBC Radio One station in England for almost 40 years, has to be England's, if not the world's, greatest DJ ever! John is credited with introducing an amazing array of artists to the British public - Captain Beefheart, Faces, White Stripes, all got their first UK airplay on his show. He died of a heart attack at age 65 while on holiday in Peru in October 2004. His Peel Sessions are best selling CD compilations of live shows, sometimes recorded at his country home in Suffolk. So here's a book, part autobiography and part biography - the first half written by John himself and the second by John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, all this being because John died as he was midway through writing the book.

And for us readers, in a sad way, this is a good deal since we get to hear from John and also from his wife who seems to have a similar "Peelian" sense of humour. If John had lived to finish the book, I'm sure we would not have been treated to his wife's detailed and witty observations. Myself, I grew up in the north of England in the fifties and sixties and used to faithfully tape (on an old cheap 2 track tape recorder) entire John Peel Top Gear shows and then listen to them over and over during the week as I slugged away at teenage homework. He was the voice in the wilderness to us starved music junkies looking for "underground" and alternative music to counteract the bland pop music of the day. Even if you have no idea who John Peel is, this book can stand alone as a great introduction to English life - public schools (a.k.a. private schools here in America), British Army life, the BBC, English countryside living and John's beloved Liverpool Football club. Not to mention lots of good music references. Read the book and celebrate the life!

(and don't forget to play some music, drink a glass of red wine and sing-a-long!) Download PDF: Margrave of the Marshes by John Peel Free Book PDF Date of issue: 14 November 2005 Description of the book "Margrave of the Marshes": Despite the number of claims in publishers blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions - whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show "Home Truths" - this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him PDF best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service.

You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence - rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and the lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a ePub labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend. Reviews of the Margrave of the Marshes So far with regards to the ebook we've Margrave of the Marshes opinions customers haven't yet still left their own writeup on the sport, or not make out the print yet. But, for those who have already read this ebook and you're prepared to create the findings well require you to spend your time to leave a review on our website (we can easily release both bad and the good testimonials). Quite simply, "freedom involving speech" We wholeheartedly supported. The opinions to reserve Margrave of the Marshes -- some other readers should be able to come to a decision of a ebook.

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Question: Whose autobiography, completed by his wife after his death in 2004, was entitled 'Margrave of the Marshes'?
Answer: JOHN PEEL